Student researchers to present their work Tuesday at Ohio State Mansfield
Students at Ohio State University at Mansfield will showcase their research during the Student Research Frenzy Tuesday.
According to an announcement, six students will present research related to psychology, biology, ecology and English. Each presentation will last five minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session.
The event will be held in Ovalwood Hall, Room 100, from 12:35 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
Students and their presentations include Kira Metzger with 'Herps and Hard Forest Edges,' Destiny Moton with 'Three-Parent Babies,' Dominic Ferraro with 'Why We Conform,' Karen Jiang with 'IForce, Can AI Be Creative' and Montse Juarez with 'Things are Looking (Farther) Up: Upward Gaze Orientation is Overestimated.'
'The Student Research Frenzy provides a great opportunity for students to share their accomplishments and gain experience speaking to the public in a friendly environment,' said Kate Shannon, associate professor of art. 'This event will also serve as a source of inspiration for undergraduate students who are interested in doing research or who just want to know more about the research process.'
There is no pre-registration required. Ohio State Mansfield is located at 1760 University Drive, Mansfield.
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